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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,553.99, 20,083.82 and 8,266.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,553.99, 20,083.82 and 8,266.23 is: 11,407.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,553.99 : 20,083.82 = 8,266.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,553.99/20,083.82 = 8,266.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,553.99x = 20,083.82 × 8,266.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,553.99x = 166,017,434.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,017,434.07/14,553.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,407.00

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